Talent Engagement Specialist

Are you passionate about designing experiences that help teams feel connected, supported, and inspired to do their best work? Do you find energy in creating rituals, communication rhythms, and meaningful shared experiences? Are you excited about strengthening connections and engagement across a distributed team?

If so, the Talent Engagement Specialist role in the Talent Development and Experience (TDX) team at ALX might be the perfect fit for you. This role blends creativity with strong coordination, bringing structure and rhythm to how we engage, communicate, and scale culture across a growing pan-African organisation.

About ALX Africa

ALX Africa, a non-profit organisation under the ALX Foundation, is dedicated to unlocking the potential of Africa's digital future. Formerly part of Sand Tech Holdings, we've embarked on an independent journey to provide world-class tech skills training and career acceleration programs. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide, upskill and reskill talent, and create a generation of innovative leaders. By 2030, we aim to empower 2 million Africans to secure sustainable tech careers.

With hubs in 8 cities across Africa and counting, we provide safe access to quality learning and a dedicated network of expert instructors. Our innovative programs equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's rapidly evolving tech industry. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, industry partnerships, and hands-on projects, we prepare our students for in-demand roles in software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity.

We achieve this by:

• Providing young professionals with access to the most in-demand tech skills that will power the future.
• Empowering the next generation of technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders through challenging, real-world coursework.
• Building a lifelong, impactful community of tech professionals that supports them at all stages of their career journey.

Our impact thus far:

• 205k+ learners since 2021
• 117k youth in work
• 13k youth starting own ventures
• 66k youth in jobs through entrepreneurship

Visit our website www.alxafrica.com to learn more about our digital revolution.

Role Summary

The Talent Development & Experience (TDX) team is responsible for shaping the employee journey at ALX. Our work focuses on designing experiences, systems, and learning opportunities that help employees thrive and do their best work.

The Talent Engagement Specialist is responsible for building and activating a vibrant employee community across ALX.

In a distributed organisation, engagement does not happen by chance. It requires thoughtful design, consistent communication, and meaningful shared experiences.

This role focuses on designing and delivering engagement initiatives, organisational rituals, and communication channels that help employees feel connected, supported, and inspired.

The Talent Engagement Specialist will coordinate key engagement programs, manage internal communication channels, and support the design of employee experiences that strengthen community across the organisation.

Specific Responsibilities

Community Engagement & Culture

• Design and implement engagement initiatives that strengthen connections across the organisation.
• Launch and support community-driven programs such as clubs, wellness initiatives, and social spaces.
• Foster meaningful connections across distributed teams through creative community experiences.
• Maintain and nurture internal community spaces that encourage participation and collaboration.

Organisational Rituals & Engagement Experiences

• Coordinate and manage key engagement rituals such as Thursday Late Discussion (TLD) and other key employee engagement touchpoints.
• Support the planning and delivery of company-wide engagement experiences and retreats.
• Ensure a seamless participant experience across internal gatherings and engagement events.
• Collaborate with the People function to continuously refine and improve engagement formats.

Experience Design

• Design engaging moments that make organisational experiences interactive and meaningful.
• Translate experience concepts into clear run-of-show plans, facilitation support, and participant communications.
• Drive the delivery of internal events and engagement initiatives that reinforce ALX culture.

PX Communications & Storytelling

• Manage PX communication channels including Slack announcements, newsletters, and email updates.
• Coordinate engagement communications to ensure employees stay informed about initiatives and events.
• Lead the production and distribution of Weekly T (Weekly Newsletter)
• Develop storytelling content that highlights employee experiences, achievements, and initiatives.

Skill Requirements - Essential

• 4 to 6 years of experience in People Operations, Talent Development, HR, Business Operations, or a related field.
• Experience designing and delivering engagement initiatives or community programs, such as internal events, company rituals, employee communities, or culture initiatives that strengthen connections across teams.
• Strong project management capability, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and execute multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, engaging messages and adapt communication for different audiences and channels.
• Experience coordinating events or engagement experiences, including virtual gatherings, company-wide sessions, or retreats, with strong attention to participant experience.
• Strong organisational and operational discipline, with the ability to manage timelines, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure consistent execution of recurring initiatives.
• Ability to work independently in a distributed environment, while maintaining strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across different locations.
• Creative problem-solving and experience design mindset, with the ability to develop engaging ideas that strengthen community and participation.
• High attention to detail and execution excellence, ensuring communications, events, and engagement initiatives are delivered with clarity, accuracy, and professionalism.

Person Specification/Attributes

• Courage: Willingness to speak up, challenge the status quo, and embrace new challenges.
• Humility: Openness to learning, seeking help when needed, and a focus on serving others.
• Adventure: A passion for setting ambitious goals, tackling difficult tasks, and finding joy in the journey.
• Initiative: Proactive problem-solving, a sense of ownership, and a willingness to go above and beyond.
• Resilience: The ability to bounce back from setbacks, persevere through challenges, and emerge stronger.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to connect data with real employee experiences and draw meaningful insights from trends.
• Systems Mindset: Skilled at seeing the bigger picture and designing repeatable processes that create consistency and scale.
• Collaboration: Strong partnership skills, with the ability to align with cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
• Communication: Skilled at simplifying complex information into clear, compelling updates that drive understanding and action.
• Creativity: Brings fresh, practical ideas for engagement and experience initiatives that make ALX culture tangible and energising.

Employment Type

This role is a full-time position.